Fires in passenger cars

Fires in passenger cars indicate that drivers are not sufficiently prepared not only for their fire protection, but also for actions to eliminate fires.

It is very important to detect a fire in a timely manner and immediately take measures to eliminate it. There are factors that precede a fire. It can be the smell of gasoline, burnt insulation, smoke from under the hood.

Fires very often occur due to malfunctions in the electrical wiring system. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the state of insulation and the quality of contacts. All changes or additions to the electrical system must be qualitatively checked, preferably by a qualified specialist.

During the operation of the car, fuel hoses wear out or tear over time, malfunctions appear in the connections. Gasoline vapors ignite quickly in the presence of a spark or simply in contact with hot surfaces of the engine, exhaust manifold.

Modern car trim mainly consists of polymers, plastics and other synthetic materials, and almost all of them are combustible. The gases released during the combustion of such materials are highly toxic. Gorenje.

If your car catches fire while driving, follow the following rules of behavior in the car in case of fire:

Stop the car.
Turn off the engine.
Release the hood lock, but do not open the hood.
Get all the passengers out.
Call 101 and call the fire department.
If it is not dangerous, try to use the fire extinguisher available in the car. Do not use water when extinguishing a fire in the engine compartment, as this may cause a short circuit of the electrical wiring or the spread of burning gasoline and an increase in gorenje area.

The Department of Emergency of the Ulan district.